Mazda 6 Grand Touring vs Nissan Leaf
Verdict
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring asks a hefty RM230,848, but it is the bigger car here: a D-segment wagon with a 522-litre boot, 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 2.5 litre petrol engine making 185 hp and 250 Nm. The Nissan Leaf is RM168,888 and smaller, but its single motor gives 320 Nm and a slightly quicker 7.9-second 0-100 km/h time, plus 270 km of EV range and RM100 road tax. The Mazda is the long-distance, higher-equipment choice; the Leaf is cheaper, torquier and electric.
Pick the Mazda 6 Grand Touring if you want the larger 522-litre wagon, higher top speed, longer 5-year manufacturer warranty and richer cabin kit.
Pick the Nissan Leaf if you want the lower RM168,888 price, instant 320 Nm electric torque, 270 km EV range and RM100 annual road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda 6 Grand Touring RM230,848; Nissan Leaf RM168,888
- Powertrain output: Mazda 185 hp/250 Nm petrol; Nissan 148 hp/320 Nm electric
- Acceleration/top speed: Mazda 0-100 km/h in 8.2 seconds and 218 km/h; Nissan 7.9 seconds and 155 km/h
- Size and boot: Mazda 4,800 mm long with 522 litres; Nissan 4,480 mm long with 435 litres
- Wheels and rear suspension: Mazda 19-inch alloys with multi-link rear; Nissan 17-inch alloys with torsion beam rear
- Warranty and road tax: Mazda 5 years/100,000 km and RM868; Nissan 3 years/100,000 km, 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty and RM100
6 Grand Touring
- Bigger D-segment wagon body with 522 litres of boot space
- More cabin equipment: power front seats, rear air-con vents, sunroof, head-up display and 11 speakers
- Higher 218 km/h top speed and 5-year manufacturer warranty
- Costs RM61,960 more than the Nissan Leaf
- Slower 0-100 km/h time, at 8.2 seconds versus 7.9 seconds
- Annual road tax is RM868 versus RM100
Leaf
- Lower price and much cheaper RM100 road tax
- Electric motor gives 320 Nm, more than the Mazda’s 250 Nm
- Has Around View Monitor, 6.6 kW AC charging and 50 kW DC charging
- Smaller 435-litre boot versus the Mazda’s 522 litres
- Lower 155 km/h top speed versus 218 km/h
- Shorter 3-year manufacturer warranty, although the battery is covered for 8 years/160,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 230,848 | RM 168,888✓ |
| Body type | Wagon | Hatchback |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | — |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 185 hp | — |
| Torque | 250 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 89 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 148 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | — | 40.0 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 270 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 1 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CHAdeMO |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 50.0 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | SkyActiv-Drive | Constant Ratio Gearbox for EV |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | Nissan |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 218 km/h✓ | 155 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,800 mm | 4,480 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,506 kg | 1,544 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 62 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 522 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 215/50R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 215/50R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Enasave EC300 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | G-Vectoring Control | e-Pedal, Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Trace Control |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | 5 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| ANCAP | 5 stars — With 6 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable 8-way Driver's Seat with Memory, Power Adjustable Front Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Front, tilt and slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 front | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Touch-screen with radio, CD, MP3, AUX, USB and Bluetooth, 11 speakers | 5" Display Radio/CD Player with USB, Bluetooth, AUX-in and 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 6.6 kW Wallbox, 7" Information Display, Climate Control Timer |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 3-year/60,000 km Free Service, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Complimentary Usage of Nissan SUV, MPV or Pick-up for 23 Days per Year |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 868 | RM 100✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
6 Grand Touring vs Leaf FAQ
Is the Mazda 6 Grand Touring or Nissan Leaf better?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring is better for space, equipment and warranty. The Nissan Leaf is better for price, road tax and EV torque. For most family-mileage buyers, the Mazda is more versatile; for urban EV use, the Leaf makes more sense.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring costs RM230,848, while the Nissan Leaf costs RM168,888. The Mazda is RM61,960 more expensive.
Which car has more boot space?
The Mazda 6 Grand Touring has the bigger boot at 522 litres. The Nissan Leaf offers 435 litres, so the Mazda gives an extra 87 litres for luggage.